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The Jeanne d'Arc's last trip

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An important chapter in the history of the French navy is coming to an end. A floating embassy and a showcase for France for 45 years, the navy training ship Jeanne d’Arc is setting out on its last mission. From Rio to Buenos Aires, we traveled with the officer cadets on the last voyage of this mythical vessel which has trained all French naval officers since 1964.

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Suggestion for Jeanne D'Arc

by Anonyme - 10/02/2010 - 05:14

Instead of scrapping this fine old ship, why not clean her and then sink her is a currently dead spot in the French Mediterranean where she can become an artificial reef -- revitalizing the ocean, helping the French shipping and diving industries, and having a worthy legacy. The US Coast Guard has done this with several of its older vessels along the US coastline. Just a thought. Thanks. --Ken Ackerman

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